Vietnam Weather
🇻🇳 3 cities covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry, humid subtropical climates
Warmest city
Ho Chi Minh City
Coolest city
Hanoi
Sunniest city
Ho Chi Minh City
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Vietnam at a glance
Weather in Vietnam spans 2 distinct climate types, from tropical wet-and-dry to humid subtropical across the 3 cities we cover. Ho Chi Minh City is typically the warmest spot, averaging 82°F (28°C) across the year, while Hanoi runs coolest at 76°F (24°C) - A spread of about 6°F (3°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Ho Chi Minh City - annual average 82°
- Coolest city: Hanoi - annual average 76°
- Sunniest city: Ho Chi Minh City (9.7 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate types: tropical wet-and-dry, humid subtropical
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Ho Chi Minh City leads with about 9.7 hours of sun per day on average. Da Nang is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 2148 mm (84.6 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, December to March brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Vietnam today
Vietnam cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 82° | Apr · 94° | Oct · 75° | 218 | 9.7 | 0 |
| Hanoi | 76° | Jun · 92° | Jan · 58° | 175 | 6.7 | 0 |
| Da Nang | 79° | Jun · 92° | Jan · 68° | 204 | 9.3 | 0 |
Vietnam weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78° | 66° | 12 | 7.2 h/day |
| February | 80° | 67° | 8 | 8.1 h/day |
| March | 85° | 72° | 9 | 8.6 h/day |
| April | 88° | 75° | 10 | 9.5 h/day |
| May | 90° | 78° | 18 | 9.8 h/day |
| June | 91° | 79° | 18 | 9.8 h/day |
| July | 90° | 79° | 22 | 9.1 h/day |
| August | 90° | 78° | 23 | 9.2 h/day |
| September | 87° | 77° | 24 | 8.6 h/day |
| October | 84° | 74° | 22 | 7.9 h/day |
| November | 82° | 72° | 17 | 8.0 h/day |
| December | 78° | 67° | 14 | 6.7 h/day |
Vietnam weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Vietnam?
Among the cities we cover, Ho Chi Minh City is the warmest, averaging 82°F (28°C) across the year. Its hottest month is April, with highs near 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest city in Vietnam?
Hanoi runs coldest, averaging 76°F (24°C) for the year; January lows average 58°F (14°C).
What is the sunniest city in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Vietnam?
Snow is essentially absent in the Vietnam cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Vietnam like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry, humid subtropical climates. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.